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The Writers Guild of America calls for a strike after negotiations with Netflix, Apple, Amazon, and others over pay and AI issues failed; around 12K may strike (Lucas Ropek/Gizmodo) 02-05-2023

Lucas Ropek / Gizmodo: The Writers Guild of America calls for a strike after negotiations with Netflix, Apple, Amazon, and others over pay and AI issues failed; around 12K may strike  —  The entertainment industry is in the throes of a labor dispute and more than a few of the sticking points involve recent technological changes. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Uber reports Q1 revenue up 29% YoY to $8.82B, gross bookings up 19% YoY to $31.4B, $761M in adjusted EBITDA, up from $593M in Q1 2022, and a $157M loss (Preetika Rana/Wall Street Journal) 02-05-2023

Preetika Rana / Wall Street Journal: Uber reports Q1 revenue up 29% YoY to $8.82B, gross bookings up 19% YoY to $31.4B, $761M in adjusted EBITDA, up from $593M in Q1 2022, and a $157M loss  —  Ride-hailing leader predicts continuing growth for current quarter  —  Continued demand for Uber Technologies ‘ ride-share … Lees verder op Tech Meme

Sources detail Amazon's canceled plan to make Halo a success; the sophisticated AI-based fitness service was undone due to “significant headwinds” and low sales (Chris Welch/The Verge) 02-05-2023

Chris Welch / The Verge: Sources detail Amazon’s canceled plan to make Halo a success; the sophisticated AI-based fitness service was undone due to “significant headwinds” and low sales  —  A redesigned Halo service was due this fall with an AI-powered personal trainer, celebrity-led fitness classes, and even Apple Watch support. Lees verder op Tech Meme